Well, it is nearly half past 5...

, and coverage has already begun about the Inauguration, as promised
by Fox News. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on your stance,
it is a usual work day for most citizens. And in today*s economic
climate, playing hookie is not advised. Many will try and balance work
or other responsibilities, such as school, and viewing the historic
event. This just in, locally, traffic is very light at this time. So,
it appears many are staying home to view this publicized piece of
history. Maybe they just want to keep warm. It has been reported that
this is the coldest Inauguration, just as it was quite cold for
President Reagan. I must e-mail my Professor and second the motion
that our midterm is held on this coming Monday, instead of this
Thursday evening, so that the focus can be on our country, along with
it*s future, our futures, today. He had suggested the possibility.
P.E. Obama assumes his positon at a time most are filled with anxiety
about our collective futures. The days are filled with parties, balls,
formal dinners, parades, even a prayer breakfast or two. Many will be
fortunate enough to view the Inauguration. Plus, there are many
stations, areas of comfort with large screen televisions, set up for
large numbers of public viewing. The tradition of going to a church
service before the Inauguration dates back many many years, all the
way to Roosevelt, but President Washington attended church beforehand
as well. P.E. Obama hopes as many as possible can view today*s event.
And those are the high lights. The Obamas are just abov to attend a
church service, before having coffee with the current highest of
officials in their last half day of service. Where will you be
watching? *SDRoads, reporting